Psychology of Superheroes

I was editor of this book of essays about superheroes, written by psychologists. The essays examine the implications of having superpowers and of superheroes functioning in society, seen through the lens of psychological research and theories. My essay is: "Superman's Personality: From Krypton, Kansas, or Both?"

Abnormal Psychology

Abnormal Psychology by Robin S. Rosenberg and Stephen M. Kosslyn. Worth Publishers. This is an abnormal psychology textbook; the first edition was published in 2009.

Psychology in Context

Psychology in Context

This is an Introductory Psychology textbook. The first edition (Psychology: The Brain, The Person, The World) was published in 2001, a second edition in 2003, and the third edition (with a new title, Psychology in Context) in 2006.

Fundamentals of Psychology in Context

Fundamentals of Psychology in Context

This is a briefer version of Psychology in Context. The first edition was published in 2002, a second edition in 2004, and the current edition, Fundamentals of Psychology in Context, published in 2006.

Psychology of Harry Potter

Psychlogy of Harry Potter

This is a book of essays about Harry Potter, written by psychologists. The essays examine different facets of Harry Potter and the magical world, seen through the lens of psychological research and theories. My essay is: "What Do Students Learn From Hogwarts Classes?" To read the essay, click here; the essay begins on page 63.

Batman Unauthorized

Batman Unauthorized

This is a book of essays about Batman. My essay is: "What's Wrong With Bruce Wayne?"